"The historical background of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan has always been problematic. Because of what the British did in creating a border, the Durand Line at the end of the 19th century was the genesis of problems between the two nations," Sinha said.
The second round of discussions between Afghanistan and Pakistan commenced in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Saturday, the Dawn reported, a week after both parties jointly agreed to a ceasefire agreement following intense border clashes earlier this month.
The Ministry of National Defense of Afghanistan issued a clarification regarding the recent agreement with Pakistan, highlighting key points discussed by the Islamic Emirate's Defense Minister during a press conference.
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday updated its official statement on the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan by removing the "border" reference, which had drawn widespread reaction from the Afghan officials.
Saudi Arabia on Sunday (local time) welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan following recent episodes of intense border clashes between the two nations, while commending the mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkiye that facilitated the breakthrough during talks in
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Pakistan reached an immediate ceasefire in Doha, receiving positive reactions from neighbouring countries. China, Iran, and analysts welcomed the move, while both sides agreed not to support attacks on each other. Talks on monitoring mechanisms and border s
Turkiye welcomed the ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan mediated by Turkiye and Qatar. It praised Qatar's role in hosting the talks in Doha and reaffirmed its support for lasting peace and stability between the two countries and in the region.
Speaking at an online press conference from Doha, Mujahid emphasised that the Durand Line is hypothetical and it was not discussed in any part of the agreement, stressing that the issue is a matter between nations, Tolo News reported.
The spokesperson of Afghanistan shared on Sunday that a comprehensive ceasefire has been mutually agreed upon between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Qatar with the signing of a bilateral agreement.
Afghanistan's Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, on Saturday (local time), blamed Pakistan for the recent escalation of border clashes, stating that Islamabad "initiated" the conflict by violating Afghan territory.
According to Afghan Foreign Ministry, the talks are being held under the leadership of Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
The Afghanistan cricket team paid tribute to the victims of the tragic airstrike in Paktika province, which claimed the lives of several local citizens, including three cricketers, in an attack "carried out by the Pakistani regime," ahead of their one-off Test against Zimbabwe.